Two-hour “Game of Thrones” doc coming to HBO
“Game of Thrones ” may be coming to an end, but fans will only have to wait a week after the series finale before heading back to Westeros.
“Clueless” cast reunites nearly 25 years after film’s release
Stars of the iconic ’90s romantic comedy “Clueless” reunited Saturday at a panel during the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). And fans of the hit were, “totally buggin’.” Alicia Silverstone (Cher Horowitz), Paul Rudd (Josh Lucas), Donald Faison (Murray Duvall) and Breckin Meyer (Travis Birkenstock) came together ahead of the 25th anniversary of the film’s 1995 release in July….
Calendar: Week of March 25
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, feminist leader Gloria Steinem turns 85. Tuesday’s the day the Supreme Court hears cases of alleged partisan gerrymandering of Congressional districts in Maryland and North Carolina. Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy? On Wednesday, President Trump awards a posthumous Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins…
Brandi Carlile, the “underdog,” surrounded by love
By the time she took the stage at this year’s Grammys, to perform “The Joke,” Brandi Carlile had already won three awards out of the six she was nominated for, for her album “By The Way, I Forgive You.” “The Joke,” an anthem for outcasts, brought the audience to their feet. Brandi Carlile – The Joke (LIVE at the 61st…
Almanac: Building the New York City subway
There are approximately 443 underground miles of track in New York City’s subway system. CBS News On March 24, 1900 it was “Tunnel Day” in New York City, for that was the day Mayor Robert Van Wyck used a sterling silver Tiffany shovel to ceremonially launch construction of the city’s first subway. Soon, thousands of workers were digging for real,…
Google creates first AI Doodle to honor Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach is getting a very modern celebration on what would be his 333rd birthday. The composer was honored with his very own Google Doodle – and the Doodle itself is making a bit of history: It’s the first to be powered by artificial intelligence.The AI Google Doodle allows users to create their own tunes, like Bach did back…
Amid scandals, USC names first female president
In the wake of multiple scandals, the University of Southern California’s Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that it has unanimously chosen Carol L. Folt as the school’s 12th president, CBS Los Angeles reports. The university issued a press release saying she was selected after a seven month long process. A press conference, which will be streamed online, is scheduled later Wednesday….
Fantasy Baseball Spring Training Notes: Are Greg Bird, Luis Cessa worth pursuing?
For more Fantasy baseball insights, and to keep up with all the latest news, roster trends, and more throughout the season, subscribe to Fantasy Baseball Today now on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. You can find us on YouTube now, with full episodes and clips available every Monday through Friday. Tiers 3.0: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS…
UFC news, rumors: Iaquinta vs. Cerrone to headline Ottawa card; Rockhold set for light heavyweight debut
A lightweight showdown between Al Iaquinta and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will headline the UFC Fight Night event in Ottawa, Canada, the promotion announced on Wednesday. The Fight Night card in Canada’s capital city is set to take place on May 4 inside the the Canadian Tire Centre. Iaquinta is coming into this 155-pound main event bout riding a bit a…
“Stranger Things” season 3 trailer released
The trailer for the third season of “Strangers Things” has dropped, and fans are excited that the 80s nostalgia appears to be back in full force.Quick cuts of community pool, a carnival and an ice cream shop flash across the screen as a remix of “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who grows to a crescendo. The new season will premiere on July…
What to know about the spring equinox
By the end of the day, spring will officially have sprung — even if it doesn’t feel like yet it in your city. March 20, 2019 marks the spring equinox — the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This day is unique in that the length of day and night are close to equal, NASA explains. Spring…
Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How high for Trevor Story? Good and bad draft values; late-round picks
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Google to launch video-game streaming platform Stadia
Google says it plans to launch a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
Almanac: Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole, the singer with an “unforgettable” voice, was born on March 17, 1919. Capitol Photo Archives Last Updated Mar 17, 2019 4:52 PM EDT On March 17, 1919, the world gained a singer with an “unforgettable” voice, when Nathaniel Adams Coles – Nat King Cole – was born in Montgomery, Alabama. The son of a Baptist pastor,…
New Patriots player actually admits that he used to hate Tom Brady and the Patriots
If we’ve learned one thing about Michael Bennett during his NFL career, it’s that he’s not afraid to speak his mind, and apparently, that applies to any topic. During an interview with the Patriots’ official website last week, Bennett actually admitted that he used to hate the Patriots, although that hatred apparently came to an end earlier this month when…
Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: 16 future early-round picks
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2019 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: My perfect draft strategy for Points, Rotisserie and Head-to-Head Categories leagues
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Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Cody Bellinger? Trea Turner? Gleyber Torres? Plus spring risers, fallers
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Russell Wilson addresses rumors that the Seahawks might trade him to the Giants
With Russell Wilson heading into the final year of his contract in Seattle, you’d think the Seahawks would be busy trying to hammer out a long-term extension, but that doesn’t seem to be happening just yet. Since the beginning of the offseason, things have been eerily quiet on the negotiation front — as noted by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason…
Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: 11 players who could break out into the Mike Trout-Mookie Betts club
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“Five Feet Apart” and memoir paint complicated portrait of cystic fibrosis
Approximately 1,000 people will be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) this year, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A new film and memoir are helping to shed light on the impact of the progressive and frequently fatal genetic disease that affects the lungs and other major organs. “Five Feet Apart” tells the story of teenagers who meet and fall in…
AAF Week 6 takeaways: Orlando Apollos are human, Luis Perez is back (kind of) and more
Even as the second half of the season gets underway, the AAF continues to surprise. From one week to the next, you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get in this league. For example: Just when you think the Orlando Apollos are invincible, they get shocked at home by a team on a three-game losing streak. And just when…
Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Looking for stars in Breakouts 2.0
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Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Find late-round league winners in Sleepers 2.0
For more Fantasy baseball insights, and to keep up with all the latest news, roster trends, and more throughout the season, subscribe to Fantasy Baseball Today now on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. You can find us on YouTube now, with full episodes and clips available every Monday through Friday. As I discussed in Sleepers 1.0, everyone seems to have a…